Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Jan

2026

Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: How They Raise Blood Pressure and Heart Risks

Energy drinks combined with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin can dangerously raise blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of heart attacks and arrhythmias-even in young, healthy people. Learn what’s really in these drinks and how to protect your heart.

Jan

2026

Tacrolimus Neurotoxicity: Understanding Tremor, Headache, and Safe Blood Level Targets

Tacrolimus neurotoxicity causes tremor, headache, and confusion even at therapeutic blood levels. Learn what triggers it, who's at risk, and how to manage symptoms without risking organ rejection.

Jan

2026

Switching Health Plans? How to Evaluate Generic Drug Coverage to Save Money

Switching health plans? Your generic drug coverage can change drastically - and cost you hundreds. Learn how to check formularies, avoid hidden deductibles, and pick the plan that actually saves you money on prescriptions.

Jan

2026

Age-Related Hearing Loss: Understanding Presbycusis and Effective Amplification Strategies

Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, affects most seniors but is often ignored. Learn how it develops, why it's dangerous if untreated, and how modern hearing aids can restore connection and protect your brain.

Jan

2026

Rare Adverse Events with Generics: When and How to Report Side Effects

Learn when and how to report rare side effects from generic medications. Understand what counts as a serious reaction, what info to include, and why your report could save lives.

Jan

2026

Why Generic Switching Raises Concerns for NTI Drugs

Generic substitution for NTI drugs like warfarin and phenytoin can be dangerous due to tiny differences in absorption. Even FDA-approved generics may push blood levels out of the narrow safe range, risking toxicity or treatment failure.

Jan

2026

Intranasal Corticosteroids vs Antihistamines: What Works Better and When to Use Each

Intranasal corticosteroids are more effective than antihistamines for allergic rhinitis, even when used as needed. Learn which treatment works better, when to use each, and how to use them correctly.

Jan

2026

How to Safely Dispose of Sharps and Needles from Injected Medications

Learn how to safely dispose of needles and sharps from injected medications to prevent injury and infection. Find out where to get free containers and drop-off points in Australia.

Jan

2026

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and Warfarin: How This Antibiotic Can Spike Your INR and Increase Bleeding Risk

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole can dangerously raise INR levels in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn how this common antibiotic interaction works, who's most at risk, and what to do if you're prescribed both.

Jan

2026

Blood Pressure Medications: Types, Side Effects, and Safety

Learn the four main types of blood pressure medications, their side effects, and how to stay safe while taking them. Understand why some drugs work better for certain people and how to stick with your treatment plan.